CONTRACEPTION

This study tested whether assigning a personal patient navigator to low-income women after childbirth improves their health and healthcare. The navigator provided one-on-one support for up to a year, helping with doctor visits, breastfeeding, birth control, and other needs. Resea…

This study looked at how well contraceptive services work when pharmacists prescribe birth control directly to patients at local pharmacies. Researchers followed 75 women across five U.S. pharmacies for 12 weeks to see if this approach provided good care, helped women continue th…

This study tested a new type of birth control: a weekly skin patch that releases the hormone levonorgestrel. About 120 healthy women tried one of two different dose patches for 11 weeks to see how well it prevents pregnancy, how safe it is, and how it affects the body. Researcher…

This study tested whether a birth control implant remains effective and safe for two years longer than its current approval. It involved nearly 500 women aged 35 or younger who had already used the implant for three years. The goal was to see if the implant could reliably prevent…

This study tested a new way to help mothers get birth control after having a baby. Researchers tried offering contraception during the baby's first few doctor visits instead of making the mother come back for a separate appointment weeks later. The goal was to make it easier for …

This study looked at whether getting a birth control implant in the first 24 hours after giving birth affects a mother's ability to breastfeed, compared to getting it 4-6 weeks later. Researchers enrolled 150 new mothers who wanted both the implant and to breastfeed. They randoml…

This study tested a new daily birth control pill called LPRI-CF113 to see how well it prevents pregnancy and how safe it is. Over 1,500 healthy, sexually active women aged 13 to 45 took the pill for 13 monthly cycles. Researchers also checked if the pill affected bone density in …

This study tested whether a special 7-week training program could help university students improve their knowledge, attitudes, and behavior around using contraception. Researchers split 68 nursing students into two groups: one received the special training, and the other did not.…

This study tested an experimental female condom that was not yet FDA-approved. It aimed to see how well it prevented pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, how safe it was, and how much women liked using it. About 500 healthy women across the US used it as their main birth …

This study tested a new office-based permanent birth control method called FemBloc against traditional laparoscopic sterilization surgery. Researchers followed 240 women aged 21-45 who wanted permanent contraception for over five years to compare safety and outcomes. The goal was…

This study aimed to see if a very low-dose combination birth control pill (with estrogen and progestin) works better at preventing ovulation than a progestin-only pill with a similar progestin dose. Researchers enrolled 58 women to take one of the two pills for one month and meas…

This project aimed to make HIV prevention services more accessible by integrating them into existing family planning clinics in Kenya. The program trained family planning staff to screen young women for HIV risk and offer PrEP medication to prevent infection. Researchers evaluate…

This study compared two forms of birth control after abortion: self-injected at home versus getting an injection at a clinic. Researchers followed 263 people in Chicago to see which method people were more likely to continue using for 6 months. The goal is to see if giving people…

This study tested a new copper intrauterine device (IUD) called VeraCept for long-acting, reversible birth control. It involved 286 women aged 18-40 who were at risk of pregnancy and wanted to avoid it for a year. The main goal was to see how well it prevented pregnancy, how easy…

This study tested a new vaginal ring for preventing pregnancy. The ring releases low doses of two hormones over three weeks, then is removed for one week. Researchers enrolled 1,200 healthy women to see how well it worked at preventing pregnancy and to check its safety over one y…

This French study aimed to understand what men know about contraception methods. Researchers surveyed 459 heterosexual adult men living in France about their knowledge of both male and female contraceptive options. The goal was to identify knowledge gaps that could help improve s…

This study aimed to understand which birth control methods married women of childbearing age were using at a specific medical center in Egypt. Researchers observed and counted the choices of 385 women who visited the center. The goal was to gather information to help improve fami…

This study tested a web-based tool designed to help women Veterans prepare for conversations about their reproductive health during primary care visits. Researchers sent a link to the tool to half of the 465 participants before their appointment to see if it improved discussions …